Hibiscus Mutabilis‐Inspired Upcycled TPEE Films with Orthogonal Wavelength‐Controlled Spiropyrans for Dynamic Anticounterfeiting and Photoswitchable Conductivity

• Published in: Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) p. e03829
• Main Authors: Chen, Yi‐Fan, Lee, Lin‐Ruei, Chang, Ming‐Hsuan, Lin, Huan‐Wei, Liu, Yu‐Chun, Chang, Chun‐Ting, Kuo, Kai‐Chuan, Chang, Chun‐Chi, Lin, Che‐Tseng, Chen, Jiun‐Tai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 22.07.2025
• Subjects: spiropyran; upcycling polymer; photoswitchable; anticounterfeiting; conductivity

Plastics are integral to modern life but contribute significantly to environmental pollution due to their durability and low recycling rates. Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is particularly problematic, representing a substantial portion of global plastic waste. Addressing this issue, this work p...